The Brief
- The Mableton City Council voted unanimously 7-0 to appoint its first-ever chief of police.
- Dr. Anita Allen currently serves as police chief at Albany State University and brings more than 25 years of law enforcement leadership.
- She will oversee the design, staffing and rollout of the new agency, with full police operations targeted for June 1, 2027.
MABLETON, Ga. – The City of Mableton appointed its first chief of police during a special-called city council meeting Tuesday night.
What we know:
The City Council approved Anita Allen’s appointment in a 7-0 vote, marking a key milestone in establishing Mableton’s municipal police force, city officials said.…